Luggage system with hanger receiving element and method of use thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a luggage system with a hanger receiving element and a method of using the same. A luggage system having a telescopic pull rod arm that further includes one or more hanger receiving elements that allow laundry to be suspended from the luggage system while preventing the hangers from slipping off, spattering the laundry to the floor.

Description

[0001] Cross - Reference to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 604,594, filed on November 30, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention generally relates to a luggage system and a method of using the same, and more particularly to a luggage system having an extendable clothes hanger with a hanger receiving element. Background Art

[0004] Dancers, performers, travelers, or anyone else often need to quickly change clothes or costumes in public places. Typical luggage pieces require the user to sift through piles of clothes to find the correct item. Existing luggage pieces with wardrobe attachments require the wardrobe rod to extend from the storage compartment of the luggage piece, making the luggage piece unable to close when the wardrobe feature is in use.

[0005] Many existing systems also deploy large clothes rods, which can be cumbersome for both transportation and use. What is needed is an integrated hanging element for receiving clothes hanging on hangers within a receiving element to prevent slipping.

[0006] To date, no system or method for a luggage piece having the advantages and features of the present invention has been available. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The present invention generally provides a luggage system having a telescoping handle arm that further includes one or more hanger receiving elements that allow clothes to be hung from the luggage system while preventing the hangers from slipping and spilling the clothes onto the floor. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0008] The drawings form a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention illustrating various objects and features of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 1 Is a three - dimensional isometric view of a first embodiment of the present invention shown in a first storage orientation.

[0010] Figure 2 Is a three - dimensional isometric view of a suspension member used as a hanger element shown in a second extended orientation.

[0011] Figure 3 Is a front view thereof.

[0012] Figure 4 Is a more detailed front view thereof.

[0013] Figure 5The three-dimensional isometric view of the second embodiment of the present invention of the suspension member used as a hanger element shown in the second extended orientation.

[0014] Figure 6 It is its front view.

[0015] Figure 7 The three-dimensional isometric view of the third embodiment of the present invention of the suspension member used as a hanger element shown in the second extended orientation.

[0016] Figure 8 It is its front view.

[0017] Figure 9 The three-dimensional isometric view of the fourth embodiment of the present invention of the suspension member used as a hanger element shown in the second extended orientation.

[0018] Figure 10 It is its front view.

[0019] Figure 11 The three-dimensional isometric view of the fifth embodiment of the present invention of the suspension member used as a hanger element shown in the second extended orientation.

[0020] Figure 12 It is its front view.

[0021] Figure 13 The front view of the sixth embodiment of the present invention shown in the second extended orientation.

[0022] Figure 14 The front view of the seventh embodiment of the present invention shown in the second extended orientation. Detailed Description

[0023] I. Introduction and Environment

[0024] As needed, detailed aspects of the present invention are disclosed herein. However, it should be understood that the disclosed aspects are only examples of the present invention, and the present invention can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, but only as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art how to adopt the present invention differently in any suitable detailed structure in practice.

[0025] Certain terms will be used in the following description for convenience of reference only and not for limitation. For example, up, down, front, back, right, and left refer to the present invention oriented in the views being referred to. The terms "inward" and "outward" refer to the directions toward and away from the geometric center of the described aspect and its designated parts, respectively. Forward and backward generally refer to the direction of travel, if appropriate. The terms will include the specifically recited words, their derivatives, and words of similar meaning.

[0026] II. First Embodiment Luggage System 2

[0027] As Figure 1-4 shown, the present invention features a luggage device system 2 having a housing 4 and a handle element 6. The housing 4 is preferably made of a rigid or hard-shell material, but any suitable material may also be used. The housing has an opening that can be opened or closed by a zipper or other fastener, as Figure 2 shown.

[0028] The handle element 6 has a pair of telescoping arms 14 that allow the handle element to be retracted into a slot 8 located within the housing 4 and then pulled out and upward to serve as a handle for pulling the luggage piece along the ground using casters on the bottom surface of the luggage piece, or the handle element 6 can be used as a clothes-hanging element.

[0029] The handle element 6 includes at least one hanger element receiving slot 10, which is shown herein as a ridge or recess. These receiving slots 10 can be fan-shaped, triangular, or can be more slender and diverse, including a comb-like structure or any suitable receiving slot having side boundaries to hold the hanger element. When used as a clothes-hanging element, the two receiving slots 10 or recesses shown in the handle element receive the hooked ends of the hanger 16 or other clothes-hanging element and prevent the hanger 16 from slipping off the handle element 6 and spilling the clothes on the floor. The receiving slots 10 or recesses can have any suitable shape and size, with other alternative embodiments shown below, including multiple fan-shaped receivers, triangular receivers, circular receivers, square receivers, comb-like receivers, receiving teeth, or receivers of any suitable shape and size.

[0030] When the user is done using the handle element 6, it can be easily retracted into the body of the housing 4 of the luggage system 2. A button 12 or other element can trigger the handle release to pull up and out of the luggage piece, or conversely, push down and into the luggage piece. A spring element (not shown) may be present to facilitate the transition of the telescoping arms out of the luggage piece, as is typical in similar luggage handle systems.

[0031] Note that a second pair of telescoping arms can also be used, which are connected to a second handle element 5, as Figure 1 shown, and the second handle element is located in a position more towards the side of the luggage piece, as is more typically known in the art, such as those suitcases manufactured by JRSK, Inc. d.b.a. Away of New York, USA or any other typical luggage manufacturer.

[0032] III. Second Embodiment Luggage System 52

[0033] Figure 5-6The second embodiment of the luggage system 52 is shown, which is characterized by having the same housing 4 and telescopic arm 14, for slightly replacing the handle element 56 of the embodiment. The handle element includes a button 62 and a pair of fan-shaped ridges 60 or recesses on either side of the handle element. These ridges 60 are used to hold clothing hanging elements such as hangers 16, similar to the previous embodiment. Here, additional hangers can be hung, and the fan shape may be more suitable for certain usage scenarios.

[0034] IV. The third embodiment of the luggage system 102

[0035] Figure 7-8 The third embodiment of the luggage system 102 is shown, which is characterized by having the same housing 4 and telescopic arm 14, for slightly replacing the handle element 106 of the embodiment. The handle element includes a button 112 and a pair of triangular receiving slots 110 or recesses on either side of the handle element. These receiving slots 110 are used to hold clothing hanging elements such as hangers 16, similar to the previous embodiment.

[0036] V. The fourth embodiment of the luggage system 152

[0037] Figure 9-10 The fourth embodiment of the luggage system 152 is shown, which is characterized by having the same housing 4 and telescopic arm 14, for slightly replacing the handle element 156 of the embodiment. The handle element includes a button 162 and three fan-shaped receiving slots 160 or recesses on either side of the handle element. These receiving slots 160 are used to hold clothing hanging elements such as hangers 16, similar to the previous embodiment.

[0038] VI. The fifth embodiment of the luggage system 202

[0039] Figure 11-12 The fifth embodiment of the luggage system 202 is shown, which is characterized by having the same housing 4 and telescopic arm 14, for slightly replacing the handle element 206 of the embodiment. The handle element includes a button 212 and three triangular receiving slots 210 or recesses on either side of the handle element. These receiving slots 210 are used to hold clothing hanging elements such as hangers 16, similar to the previous embodiment.

[0040] VI I. The sixth embodiment of the luggage system 252

[0041] Figure 13Shows a sixth embodiment of the luggage system 252, characterized by having the same housing 4 and telescopic arm 14, for slightly replacing the handle element 256 of the embodiment, the handle element including a button and more than three shallow fan-shaped receiving grooves 260 or recesses on either side of the handle element. This provides many positions to hold many clothes hangers without allowing any of them to slip. These receiving grooves 260 are used to hold clothes hanging elements such as the clothes hanger 16, similar to the previous embodiments.

[0042] VIII. Seventh embodiment luggage system 302

[0043] Figure 14 Shows a sixth embodiment of the luggage system 302, characterized by having the same housing 4 and telescopic arm 14, for slightly replacing the handle element 306 of the embodiment, the handle element including a button and more than three shallow triangular receiving grooves 310 or recesses on either side of the handle element. This provides many positions to hold many clothes hangers without allowing any of them to slip. These receiving grooves 310 are used to hold clothes hanging elements such as the clothes hanger 16, similar to the previous embodiments.

[0044] It should be understood that although certain embodiments and / or aspects of the present invention have been shown and described, the present invention is not limited thereto and encompasses various other embodiments and aspects.

Claims

1. A baggage system, comprising: a housing formed of two halves, forming an opening to the interior space; a handle element connected to a pair of telescoping legs configured to extend upwardly out of the housing; the handle element comprising at least one hanger element receiver located on an upper surface of the handle element, the at least one hanger element receiver being configured to prevent a hanger element from sliding off the handle element; as well as The handle element is configured to hold clothing items on the hanger element to the housing of the luggage system.

2. The luggage system of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a rigid material.

3. The luggage system according to claim 1, further comprising: a second handle, the second handle being located adjacent a surface of one of the two halves of the housing; the second handle comprising a second pair of telescoping legs, the second pair of telescoping legs being configured to allow the second handle to extend from within the housing; as well as The second handle is configured for pulling the housing about casters secured to the housing.

4. The luggage system of claim 1, wherein the at least one hanger element receiver comprises a plurality of scalloped ridges.

5. The luggage system of claim 1, wherein the at least one hanger element receiver comprises a plurality of triangular ridges.

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